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Relay for Life

The American Cancer Society will sponsor "Relay for Life" on June 8 and 9 on the historic Hayesville Courthouse Square. If you are interested in volunteering or would like further information, please call Brian Saraney at (828) 421-4838 or Kimberly Jones at (828) 389-4940.

Free Diabetes classes

Every Wednesday between 4 and 7 p.m., diabetes instruction is available free of charge at the Moss Memorial Library in Hayesville. The emphasis will be on understanding what diabetes is and how to do carbohydrate counting. Bring your logbooks, questions and meters with you. Family members are also welcome.

Free WRAP classes

Free weekly WRAP classes are being offered every Tuesday from 4-6 p.m. in Clay County at the Hayesville office of Murphy Counseling (the old Smoky Mountain Center). Wellness Recovery Action Planning, i.e. WRAP, is a 10-week course that teaches you an approach for managing mental health and/or substance abuse symptoms that are interfering with your life.

WRAP can provide you with HOPE that you can recover and reach for your goals! Certified facilitators are employees of Meridian Behavioral Health Services and have reached a place in their own recovery to offer hope, education and support to others. Classes are free and you can begin at any time. Come join us as we explore proven ways to regain our wellness.

There is HOPE for a better life! For more information, call the Marble Center, 837-7466, ext. 2311, and talk to one of our facilitators about this wonderful program.

Relay for Life Changing Dates!

Clay County is going to enjoy Relay for Life earlier than was first announced! Everyone will gather on the Square in Hayesville as planned previously; however, the dates will now be June 1, beginning at 6 p.m. and extending to June 2, 10 a.m. through 2 p.m.!

We want to encourage everyone to keep June 8 open and on their calendar, as Hayesville High School will be holding their Class of 2007 Graduation Ceremony on this date.

Relayers are proud to move over for the "Future Relayers" to reap the rewards for completing their elementary and high school educations. Congratulations Class of 2007, we believe in your ability to change the future and continue the fight to eradicate Cancer in your life time.

Everything stays the same for Relay wrap-up activities, which includes delicious food and entertainment for all ages! So take out your markers, get down your calendars, fire up your Blackberries, text message your friends and be on the Square in Hayesville at 6 p.m. on June 1, and June 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.! See you there, Clay County.

Library Book Store

We're ready for spring with a new coat of paint and hundreds of donations! Save $$$ on all your favorite books (and records too!) and help support Moss Memorial Library. Located across from the library in Hayesville Monday 12:30 - 4 p.m., Tues - Sat 10 - 4 p.m.

Intermediate Bridge

Meet at the Senior Center in Hiawassee, Monday and Friday at 12:45 p.m. All are welcome. Myrna (828) 389-8065.

Hidden Treasures

The Friends of the Moss Memorial Library's Thrift Store is now open in it's new location, across from the library and next door to the used bookstore. Hidden Treasures is open every Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is also accepting donations of gently used household items during business hours. Call Susan Kaagan at 389-3325 to arrange for pickup of larger items.

Women's Resources

Will be holding Holiday survival skills classes at the Moss Memorial Library every Monday & Friday from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. for five weeks starting April 16, 2007. For more information or to sign up please call Christy Lambert or Lea English at (828) 837-2097.

Moose Lodge

We are now forming a Moose Lodge and invite you to join us. Our meetings are held at Homers CornerCafe located at Hwy 19/129 in Murphy, NC inside Fosters Flea Market. Come early and join us for a Dutch Treat lunch. Our meetings are held on the 2nd Friday of each month at 1 p.m. For further information please call Art or Donna Harris at (828) 389-6342.

Tusquittee Meeting

Tusquittee Community Association is having its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center. The speaker will be County Manager Paul Leek. Come and bring your favorite covered dish.

Jeanswear Reunion

There will be a reunion for all former Berkshire, Lee & VF Jeanswear employees & families. This includes all previous employees and their families.

Date: May 19, 2007

Place: IOI Building Grounds - Old Berskshire, Lee & VF Jeanswear (bring your own lawn chair or blanket if you like)

Time: 12 p.m. until whenever (stay as long as you like)

Events: Hot dogs and trimmings, Bingo for everyone played every 30 minutes starting at 12:30 (a portion of the pot goes to offset the food cost)

Building tours; WJOE- if you have something you want announced let Joe know.

If you would like to help or have any questions, feel free to call any of these people:

Joe Gibson 321-5095 Gail Dailey 321-2511 Anita Solesbee 837-0461 Yvonne Plott 837-3868 Kendra Postell 321-3845

Gaye Mathis 835-4467

Cricket Grindstaff 321-4084

MMC Hospital Week

Come to Murphy Medical Center on May 16 to celebrate "Hospital Week" with us. We will be conducting tours of the hospital and medication card assistance, on a first-come first-served basis from 9-3 p. m. Put all your medications in a bag and meet with a medical professional who will help you list all your current medications on a free medication card, compliments of Murphy Medical.

Medications include prescription drugs, over the counter medications, vitamins and herbal supplements. Once again that's Wednesday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thank you for allowing us to show you our facilities and help you have an accurate and current medication list to keep in your wallet for emergencies.

Yearbook Day: May 18

H.E.S., H.M.S. & H.H.S. students will follow class schedules to pick up books.

Parents/Guardians may come to the high school media center to pick up reserved books beginning at 10 a.m. Students who owe money on reserved books should bring CASH on May 18.

A limited number of extra books will be available for purchase in the high school media center at 2 p.m. on a first-comefirst serve basis.

Cost: $46.00, CASH ONLY! Call Carla Beck at 389-6532 conerning yearbook questions.

Acreage Reports Due

The Cherokee/Clay/Graham Counties Farm Service Agencies requires all farm owners/operators to report acreage annually before June 30th, even if the land is idle or grass. Please visit the Farm Service Office at 225 Valley River Ave. in the 409 Building in Suite J, Murphy. If you have any questions please call (828) 837-2721 ext. 2 or from Robbinsville (828) 479- 4108 ext. 2.

Good Neighbors

The next meeting of the Good Neighbors Auto Club will be Thursday, May 17 at Meeks Park in Blairsville, GA. Come early to fellowship and enjoy our pot luck dinner. Members are asked to bring a dish to share. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to come and share the love of the car hobby. You do NOT have to own a vehicle to join or attend our meetings. If you have an old car or truck that has been restored or modified or a new vehicle that has been modified, you are welcome to come to our meetings. We meet the third Thursday of each month. Each month we donate to a charity. Last month's charity was to a Trust at United Community Bank for Michael Kapler's daughter's college fund.

Business Workshops

SCORE, the Small Business Administration's (SBA) volunteer arm is bringing its business workshops and counseling services to the tri-county area. The workshops will cover such subjects as "Business Planning," "Product and Service Pricing," "Financing Your Business" and "Marketing for Small Businesses." Check out SCORE's website at www.scoreatlanta.org for background information on SCORE services.

The initial workshop will be "Business Planning" and will be presented on Tuesday May 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Cadence Bank's conference room in Blairsville; a light dinner will be provided.

The workshop is complimentary to Chamber of Commerce members of the Clay, Towns or Union County chambers. A charge of $40 per person for the three hour workshop will be charged for non-chamber members. Attendees joining the chamber within a week of the workshop will have their attendance fees applied to their chamber dues.

You can register for the workshop with the Union County chamber at (706) 745-5789 or the Towns County chamber at (706) 896- 4966. Seating is limited. Register today!

Hiking Mountains

Phillips & Lloyd Book Shop brings avid hiker and author Danielle "Danny" Bernstein to the shop for a book signing and slide show of the trails on Saturday, May 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call (828) 389-1492 to reserve your copy of her book or for more information. The book shop is located on Court House Square in Hayesville.

Mtn. Beekeepers

Smoky Mountain Beekeepers will hold an advanced beekeeping school from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 16, featuring Robin Mountain, president of the Kentucky Beekeepers Association. Basic bee biology and queen rearing will be covered, and the ses-

sion will include a hands-on grafting session. The school will be held in the main gymnasium at Southwestern Community College's Swain County Center, 60 Almond Road, off U.S. 19/74 west of Bryson City.

Lunch will be provided. The charge is $10, payable by cash or check. Call the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service by noon on June 14 at 586-4009 to register. Smoky Mountain Beekeepers is made up of beekeepers from Jackson and Swain counties and the Cherokee Indian Reservation.

Yard Sale Treasures

Hidden Treasures Thrift Shop is hosting a huge yard sale June and 2 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. The yard sale will be across from the Moss Memorial Library and will offer great bargains on everything. All proceeds benefit the library.

Museum Events

The Clay County Historical and Arts Council Old Jail Museum will open its doors for the 2007 summer season on Saturday, May 26 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Special events are planned from 1-3, including live music, food, various demonstrations and a fantastic raffle. Local artists Glen Love and Ann Sutherlin will donate a beautifully turned bowl and an outstanding basket as prizes. The drawing will be held at 3 p.m.

Our two rotating exhibits this year are not only educational but a true visual history of generations gone by and their imaginations. In the gallery room we are fortunate to have the Preservation Committee of the Georgia Mountain Research and Education Center teaming up with local artists to present a remarkable exhibit of Western NC wildflowers in art form. This is a must see.

Come join us and bring friends and family to observe a painter, basketweaver, quilter and others demonstrate their skills.

This will be the first time the museum has opened on Memorial Day weekend and we're looking toward a great season. On May 26 special events are planned from 1-3 p.m. or, if you can't make it then, our hours are from 10 a.m.-4p.m. during the Memorial weekend and Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Labor Day.

The museum is a fascinating piece of Clay County history and a living work in progress for all local and long-time residents to enjoy. Hope to see you there!

The Big 50

The graduating class of 1957 of Towns County High is celebrating their 50th reunion, July 7th at the senior center in Hiawassee at 6 p.m. Any other classmates who wish to join us, please call Jo Ann ASAP at (706) 379-3822 or Ruth at (706) 379-0963. The cost per person is $15.

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